National Certificate in Early Childhood Education and Care (Level 5)
- 20 February
- Level 5
- 1 year full-time
- $3,914 - Domestic student
$16,000 - International student
Qualification overview
This qualification is designed to provide you with foundation knowledge and skills that will enable you to provide quality education and care to young children in a supportive role across a variety of early childhood education settings. This qualification also prepares you for further study in the field of early childhood education.
For more detailed course information, please download the Information Sheet below:
Information Sheet
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Entry requirements
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48 or more credits at NCEA Level 2, with no fewer than 12 credits in each of four subjects and 14 Literacy credits (reading and writing) at NCEA Level 1; and/or equivalent NZQF Unit Standards
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Life skills/work experience may be considered if appropriate,
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An interview and supporting evidence from two referees (nominated by the applicant) that determines suitability for this qualification
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Satisfactory Police check
Career Options
Education and care educator, nanny/au Pair (New Zealand/overseas), home-based caregiver, GSE education support worker, OSCAR, holiday programmes.
Further study options
Graduates may progress to the Diploma of Teaching and Learning (Early Childhood), Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood), Bachelor of Teaching (Primary), or similar Programmes.